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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 161.06 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 161.06 and 84.06 is: 115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 161.06 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/161.06 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 161.06 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 13,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538.28/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.85

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