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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 161.72 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 161.72 and 95.12 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 161.72 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/161.72 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 161.72 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 15,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.52/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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