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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 161.97 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 161.97 and 102.12 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 161.97 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/161.97 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 161.97 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 16,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540.38/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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