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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 161.14 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 161.14 and 92.04 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 161.14 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/161.14 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 161.14 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 14,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831.33/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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