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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.42 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.42 and 65.22 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.42 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.42 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.42 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 10,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,527.81/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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