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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 161.39 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 161.39 and 89.32 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 161.39 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/161.39 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 161.39 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 14,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.55/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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