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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 161.99 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 161.99 and 89.78 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 161.99 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/161.99 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 161.99 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 14,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542.88/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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