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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.03 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.03 and 72.48 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.03 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.03 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.03 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 11,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,671.45/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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