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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.76 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.76 and 108.95 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.76 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.76 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.76 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 17,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.94/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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