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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.06, 161.56 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.06, 161.56 and 87.22 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.06 : 161.56 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.06/161.56 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.06x = 161.56 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.06x = 14,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091.26/117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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