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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 161.22 and 75.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 161.22 and 75.37 is: 103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 161.22 = 75.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/161.22 = 75.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 161.22 × 75.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 12,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151.15/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.95

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