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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 161.43 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 161.43 and 95.16 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 161.43 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/161.43 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 161.43 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 15,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,361.11/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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