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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.61 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.61 and 74.97 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.61 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.61 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.61 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 12,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,040.56/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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