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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 161.19 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 161.19 and 73.15 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 161.19 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/161.19 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 161.19 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 11,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791.05/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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