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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.26 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.26 and 73.31 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.26 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.26 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.26 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 11,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,820.98/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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