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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.64 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.64 and 96.54 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.64 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.64 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.64 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 15,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.73/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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