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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.46 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.46 and 100.48 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.46 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.46 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.46 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 16,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,223.50/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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