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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 161.46 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 161.46 and 75.60 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 161.46 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/161.46 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 161.46 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 12,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206.38/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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