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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.49, 161.99 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.49, 161.99 and 94.21 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.49 : 161.99 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.49/161.99 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.49x = 161.99 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.49x = 15,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.08/117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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