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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.30 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.30 and 95.16 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.30 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.30 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.30 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 15,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349.31/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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