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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 161.46 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 161.46 and 84.24 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 161.46 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/161.46 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 161.46 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 13,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601.39/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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