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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 161.08 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 161.08 and 73.05 is: 100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 161.08 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/161.08 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 161.08 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 11,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,766.89/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.80

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