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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 161.84 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 161.84 and 88.24 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 161.84 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/161.84 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 161.84 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 14,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280.76/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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