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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 161.64 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 161.64 and 88.12 is: 121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 161.64 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/161.64 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 161.64 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 14,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243.72/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.67

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