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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.90, 161.33 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.90, 161.33 and 72.62 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.90 : 161.33 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.90/161.33 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.90x = 161.33 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.90x = 11,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,715.82/116.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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