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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.46 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.46 and 71 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.46 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.46 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.46 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 11,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.66/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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