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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 161.29 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 161.29 and 73.27 is: 101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 161.29 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/161.29 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 161.29 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 11,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.01/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.09

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