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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.82 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.82 and 65.51 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.82 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.82 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.82 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 10,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600.83/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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