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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.22 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.22 and 87.84 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.22 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.22 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.22 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 14,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161.56/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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