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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.36 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.36 and 75.50 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.36 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.36 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.36 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 12,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.50/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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