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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.38, 161.96 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.38, 161.96 and 107.06 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.38 : 161.96 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.38/161.96 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.38x = 161.96 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.38x = 17,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,338.09/117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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