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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 161.82 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 161.82 and 101.60 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 161.82 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/161.82 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 161.82 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 16,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440.10/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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