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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 161.40 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 161.40 and 72.73 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 161.40 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/161.40 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 161.40 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 11,738.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738.62/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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