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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.87, 161.16 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.87, 161.16 and 73.13 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.87 : 161.16 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.87/161.16 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.87x = 161.16 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.87x = 11,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,785.63/116.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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