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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 161.48 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 161.48 and 95.34 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 161.48 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/161.48 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 161.48 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 15,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395.50/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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