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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 161.68 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 161.68 and 101.80 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 161.68 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/161.68 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 161.68 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 16,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.02/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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