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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 161.91 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 161.91 and 110.99 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 161.91 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/161.91 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 161.91 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 17,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969.58/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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