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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.16 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.16 and 89.24 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.16 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.16 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.16 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 14,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381.92/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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