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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 161.45 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 161.45 and 100.73 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 161.45 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/161.45 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 161.45 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 16,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261.55/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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