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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 160.79 and 75.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 160.79 and 75.11 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 160.79 = 75.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/160.79 = 75.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 160.79 × 75.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 12,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.76/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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