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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 161.53 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 161.53 and 91.04 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 161.53 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/161.53 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 161.53 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 14,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705.69/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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