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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.70 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.70 and 75.02 is: 103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.70 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.70 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.70 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 12,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,054.54/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.47

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