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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.19, 161.78 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.19, 161.78 and 88.09 is: 121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.19 : 161.78 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.19/161.78 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.19x = 161.78 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.19x = 14,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.76/117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.60

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