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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 161.74 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 161.74 and 75.17 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 161.74 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/161.74 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 161.74 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 12,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158.00/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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