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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162.15 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162.15 and 89.93 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162.15 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162.15 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162.15 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 14,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582.15/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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