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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.40 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.40 and 78.13 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.40 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.40 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.40 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 12,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.18/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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