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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.38 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.38 and 87.42 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.38 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.38 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.38 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 14,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,107.84/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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