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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.96 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.96 and 72.97 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.96 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.96 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.96 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 11,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,745.25/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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