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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.34, 161.79 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.34, 161.79 and 89.62 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.34 : 161.79 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.34/161.79 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.34x = 161.79 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.34x = 14,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499.62/117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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