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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.21, 161.55 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.21, 161.55 and 95.34 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.21 : 161.55 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.21/161.55 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.21x = 161.55 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.21x = 15,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402.18/117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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