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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 161.62 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 161.62 and 89.56 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 161.62 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/161.62 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 161.62 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 14,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474.69/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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