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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 161.80 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 161.80 and 65.50 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 161.80 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/161.80 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 161.80 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 10,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,597.90/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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