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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 162.08 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 162.08 and 91.16 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 162.08 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/162.08 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 162.08 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 14,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773.95/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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