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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.71, 160.98 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.71, 160.98 and 75.20 is: 103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.71 : 160.98 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.71/160.98 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.71x = 160.98 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.71x = 12,105.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,105.70/116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.72

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