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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 161.87 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 161.87 and 104.39 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 161.87 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/161.87 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 161.87 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 16,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897.77/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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