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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 162.09 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 162.09 and 88.10 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 162.09 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/162.09 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 162.09 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 14,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280.13/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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