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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 162.12 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 162.12 and 88.61 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 162.12 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/162.12 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 162.12 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 14,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365.45/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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