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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.41, 161.66 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.41, 161.66 and 104.10 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.41 : 161.66 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.41/161.66 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.41x = 161.66 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.41x = 16,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829.07/117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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