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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 160.93 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 160.93 and 75.19 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 160.93 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/160.93 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 160.93 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 12,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100.33/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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