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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 161.23 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 161.23 and 73.12 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 161.23 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/161.23 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 161.23 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 11,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,789.14/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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