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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 161.70 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 161.70 and 83.99 is: 115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 161.70 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/161.70 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 161.70 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 13,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581.42/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.84

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