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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 161.96 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 161.96 and 108.80 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 161.96 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/161.96 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 161.96 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 17,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621.25/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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