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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.19 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.19 and 87.76 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.19 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.19 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.19 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 14,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146.03/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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