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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 161.40 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 161.40 and 102.70 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 161.40 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/161.40 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 161.40 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 16,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,575.78/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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