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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 161.94 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 161.94 and 86.19 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 161.94 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/161.94 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 161.94 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 13,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957.61/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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