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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 161.55 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 161.55 and 101.70 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 161.55 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/161.55 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 161.55 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 16,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429.64/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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