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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.57, 162.26 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.57, 162.26 and 65.82 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.57 : 162.26 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.57/162.26 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.57x = 162.26 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.57x = 10,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679.62/117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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