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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 162.08 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 162.08 and 89.82 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 162.08 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/162.08 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 162.08 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 14,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558.03/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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