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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 161.55 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 161.55 and 85.95 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 161.55 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/161.55 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 161.55 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 13,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,885.22/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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