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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.45, 161.58 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.45, 161.58 and 94 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.45 : 161.58 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.45/161.58 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.45x = 161.58 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.45x = 15,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,188.52/117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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