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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.42, 161.96 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.42, 161.96 and 97.66 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.42 : 161.96 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.42/161.96 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.42x = 161.96 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.42x = 15,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,817.01/117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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