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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 161.10 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 161.10 and 107.04 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 161.10 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/161.10 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 161.10 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 17,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244.14/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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