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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 161.52 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 161.52 and 103.52 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 161.52 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/161.52 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 161.52 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 16,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720.55/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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