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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.84 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.84 and 103.50 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.84 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.84 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.84 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 16,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.92/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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