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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 161.84 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 161.84 and 71.28 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 161.84 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/161.84 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 161.84 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 11,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,535.96/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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