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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.47, 161.91 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.47, 161.91 and 89.79 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.47 : 161.91 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.47/161.91 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.47x = 161.91 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.47x = 14,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537.90/117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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