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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 161.30 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 161.30 and 90.92 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 161.30 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/161.30 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 161.30 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 14,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.40/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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