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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.93 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.93 and 89.66 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.93 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.93 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.93 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 14,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519.27/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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