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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.73 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.73 and 101.69 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.73 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.73 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.73 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 16,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.07/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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