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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.50, 161.89 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.50, 161.89 and 109.94 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.50 : 161.89 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.50/161.89 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.50x = 161.89 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.50x = 17,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798.32/117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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