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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.73 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.73 and 100.58 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.73 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.73 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.73 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 16,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265.99/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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