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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.16 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.16 and 92.30 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.16 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.16 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.16 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 14,875.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875.07/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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