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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 161.42 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 161.42 and 81.96 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 161.42 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/161.42 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 161.42 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 13,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229.57/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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