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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 161.02 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 161.02 and 75.26 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 161.02 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/161.02 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 161.02 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 12,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,118.37/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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