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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 161.19 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 161.19 and 75.39 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 161.19 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/161.19 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 161.19 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 12,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152.11/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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