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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 161.76 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 161.76 and 91.52 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 161.76 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/161.76 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 161.76 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 14,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804.28/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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