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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 161.73 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 161.73 and 102.60 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 161.73 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/161.73 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 161.73 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 16,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.50/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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