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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 161.76 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 161.76 and 105.63 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 161.76 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/161.76 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 161.76 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 17,086.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086.71/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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