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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 161.71 and 64.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 161.71 and 64.73 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 161.71 = 64.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/161.71 = 64.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 161.71 × 64.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 10,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467.49/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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