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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 161.75 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 161.75 and 101.72 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 161.75 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/161.75 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 161.75 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 16,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452.61/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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