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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 161.29 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 161.29 and 75.43 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 161.29 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/161.29 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 161.29 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 12,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,166.40/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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