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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.44 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.44 and 82.08 is: 113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.44 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.44 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.44 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 13,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.00/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.30

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