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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 161.39 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 161.39 and 101.63 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 161.39 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/161.39 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 161.39 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 16,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402.72/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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