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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.22 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.22 and 73.18 is: 100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.22 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.22 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.22 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 11,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,798.08/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.91

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