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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.34 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.34 and 84.21 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.34 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.34 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.34 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 13,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,586.44/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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