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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 161.26 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 161.26 and 101.51 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 161.26 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/161.26 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 161.26 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 16,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369.50/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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