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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 161.30 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 161.30 and 73.24 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 161.30 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/161.30 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 161.30 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 11,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,813.61/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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