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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 160.63 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 160.63 and 72.75 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 160.63 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/160.63 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 160.63 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 11,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,685.83/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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