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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 161.19 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 161.19 and 95.40 is: 130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 161.19 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/161.19 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 161.19 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 15,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.53/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.98

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