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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 161.90 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 161.90 and 89.91 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 161.90 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/161.90 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 161.90 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 14,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556.32/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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