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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 161.88 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 161.88 and 89.72 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 161.88 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/161.88 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 161.88 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 14,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523.87/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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