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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 161.36 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 161.36 and 83.72 is: 115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 161.36 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/161.36 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 161.36 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 13,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507.83/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.47

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