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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.92 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.92 and 94.22 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.92 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.92 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.92 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 15,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256.10/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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