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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.40 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.40 and 73.32 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.40 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.40 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.40 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 11,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,833.85/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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