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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 161.61 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 161.61 and 82.17 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 161.61 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/161.61 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 161.61 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 13,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280.10/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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