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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.86, 161.15 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.86, 161.15 and 79.96 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.86 : 161.15 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.86/161.15 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.86x = 161.15 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.86x = 12,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.55/116.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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