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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 161.75 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 161.75 and 89.57 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 161.75 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/161.75 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 161.75 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 14,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,487.50/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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