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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 161.84 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 161.84 and 108.51 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 161.84 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/161.84 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 161.84 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 17,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560.72/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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