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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 161.53 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 161.53 and 92.07 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 161.53 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/161.53 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 161.53 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 14,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872.07/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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