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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.58 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.58 and 75.66 is: 104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.58 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.58 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.58 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 12,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,224.76/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.36

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