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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 161.66 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 161.66 and 87.98 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 161.66 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/161.66 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 161.66 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 14,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222.04/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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