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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 161.87 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 161.87 and 109.68 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 161.87 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/161.87 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 161.87 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 17,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752.75/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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