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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.38, 161.98 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.38, 161.98 and 107.66 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.38 : 161.98 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.38/161.98 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.38x = 161.98 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.38x = 17,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438.77/117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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