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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.75 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.75 and 110.31 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.75 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.75 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.75 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 17,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.64/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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