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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 161.81 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 161.81 and 75.89 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 161.81 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/161.81 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 161.81 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 12,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279.65/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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