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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 161.01 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 161.01 and 72.98 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 161.01 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/161.01 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 161.01 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 11,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750.51/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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