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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 162.10 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 162.10 and 88.12 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 162.10 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/162.10 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 162.10 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 14,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.25/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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