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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 161.49 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 161.49 and 78.34 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 161.49 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/161.49 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 161.49 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 12,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651.13/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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