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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 161.25 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 161.25 and 72.59 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 161.25 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/161.25 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 161.25 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 11,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,704.06/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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