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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.49, 162.13 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.49, 162.13 and 65.74 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.49 : 162.13 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.49/162.13 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.49x = 162.13 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.49x = 10,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657.53/117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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