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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 161.14 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 161.14 and 73.13 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 161.14 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/161.14 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 161.14 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 11,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,783.77/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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