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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 161.36 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 161.36 and 75.52 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 161.36 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/161.36 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 161.36 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 12,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.91/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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