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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 162.16 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 162.16 and 65.76 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 162.16 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/162.16 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 162.16 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 10,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.64/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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