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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 161.64 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 161.64 and 85.92 is: 118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 161.64 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/161.64 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 161.64 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 13,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.11/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.73

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