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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 160.68 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 160.68 and 75.03 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 160.68 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/160.68 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 160.68 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 12,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.82/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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