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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.04, 161.64 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.04, 161.64 and 93.64 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.04 : 161.64 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.04/161.64 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.04x = 161.64 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.04x = 15,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.97/117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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