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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.76 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.76 and 108.94 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.76 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.76 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.76 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 17,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.13/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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