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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 162.26 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 162.26 and 65.12 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 162.26 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/162.26 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 162.26 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 10,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566.38/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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