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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 161.77 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 161.77 and 65.48 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 161.77 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/161.77 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 161.77 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 10,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,591.89/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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