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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 161.42 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 161.42 and 75.57 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 161.42 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/161.42 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 161.42 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 12,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,198.13/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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