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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.21, 161.64 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.21, 161.64 and 89.58 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.21 : 161.64 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.21/161.64 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.21x = 161.64 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.21x = 14,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479.71/117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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