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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.71 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.71 and 75.82 is: 104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.71 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.71 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.71 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 12,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261.35/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.58

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