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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 162.06 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 162.06 and 88.27 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 162.06 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/162.06 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 162.06 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 14,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305.57/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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