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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.52 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.52 and 87.92 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.52 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.52 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.52 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 14,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200.84/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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