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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 161.43 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 161.43 and 89.63 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 161.43 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/161.43 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 161.43 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 14,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468.16/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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