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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 161.70 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 161.70 and 103.67 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 161.70 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/161.70 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 161.70 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 16,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763.44/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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