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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 161.58 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 161.58 and 88.12 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 161.58 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/161.58 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 161.58 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 14,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238.43/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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