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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 160.86 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 160.86 and 75.21 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 160.86 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/160.86 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 160.86 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 12,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098.28/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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