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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.34 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.34 and 107.42 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.34 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.34 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.34 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 17,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331.14/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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