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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 161.16 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 161.16 and 94.98 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 161.16 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/161.16 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 161.16 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 15,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.98/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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