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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.21, 161.68 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.21, 161.68 and 89.53 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.21 : 161.68 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.21/161.68 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.21x = 161.68 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.21x = 14,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475.51/117.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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