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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 161.66 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 161.66 and 94.05 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 161.66 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/161.66 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 161.66 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 15,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202.84/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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