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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 161.69 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 161.69 and 79.94 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 161.69 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/161.69 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 161.69 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 12,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,924.89/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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