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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.01, 161.53 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.01, 161.53 and 90.72 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.01 : 161.53 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.01/161.53 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.01x = 161.53 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.01x = 14,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,653.77/117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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