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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.12 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.12 and 92.28 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.12 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.12 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.12 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 14,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,868.15/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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