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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 161.08 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 161.08 and 73.06 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 161.08 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/161.08 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 161.08 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 11,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,768.50/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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