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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.91 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.91 and 78.52 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.91 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.91 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.91 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 12,713.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713.17/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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