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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.98, 161.27 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.98, 161.27 and 95.11 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.98 : 161.27 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.98/161.27 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.98x = 161.27 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.98x = 15,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337.91/116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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