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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 161.07 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 161.07 and 75.28 is: 103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 161.07 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/161.07 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 161.07 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 12,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125.12/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.93

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