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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.97, 161.63 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.97, 161.63 and 89.29 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.97 : 161.63 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.97/161.63 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.97x = 161.63 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.97x = 14,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431.94/116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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