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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 161.85 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 161.85 and 108.51 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 161.85 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/161.85 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 161.85 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 17,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562.34/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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