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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 161.26 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 161.26 and 101.56 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 161.26 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/161.26 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 161.26 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 16,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377.57/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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