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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.81 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.81 and 65.50 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.81 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.81 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.81 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 10,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.23/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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