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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 161.13 and 65.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 161.13 and 65.01 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 161.13 = 65.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/161.13 = 65.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 161.13 × 65.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 10,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.06/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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