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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.95, 161.36 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.95, 161.36 and 73.25 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.95 : 161.36 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.95/161.36 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.95x = 161.36 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.95x = 11,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,819.62/116.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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