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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.34 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.34 and 95.10 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.34 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.34 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.34 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 15,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343.43/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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