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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 161.97 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 161.97 and 89.54 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 161.97 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/161.97 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 161.97 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 14,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502.79/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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