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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 161.76 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 161.76 and 65.46 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 161.76 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/161.76 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 161.76 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 10,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588.81/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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