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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.99, 161.38 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.99, 161.38 and 75.50 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.99 : 161.38 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.99/161.38 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.99x = 161.38 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.99x = 12,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184.19/116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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