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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 161.55 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 161.55 and 65.31 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 161.55 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/161.55 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 161.55 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 10,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550.83/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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