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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 161.72 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 161.72 and 91.19 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 161.72 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/161.72 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 161.72 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 14,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,746.67/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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