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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 161.30 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 161.30 and 73.26 is: 101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 161.30 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/161.30 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 161.30 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 11,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,816.47/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.06

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