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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 161.49 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 161.49 and 82.19 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 161.49 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/161.49 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 161.49 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 13,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,273.12/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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