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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 161.94 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 161.94 and 107.32 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 161.94 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/161.94 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 161.94 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 17,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379.40/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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