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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 161.14 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 161.14 and 106.23 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 161.14 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/161.14 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 161.14 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 17,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117.37/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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