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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.84 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.84 and 75.13 is: 103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.84 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.84 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.84 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 12,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083.91/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.70

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