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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.98 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.98 and 91.19 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.98 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.98 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.98 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 14,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,770.73/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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