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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 161.49 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 161.49 and 102.52 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 161.49 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/161.49 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 161.49 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 16,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555.95/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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