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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 161.12 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 161.12 and 85.72 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 161.12 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/161.12 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 161.12 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 13,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811.21/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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