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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 161.51 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 161.51 and 90.95 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 161.51 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/161.51 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 161.51 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 14,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688.07/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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