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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 162.36 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 162.36 and 91.44 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 162.36 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/162.36 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 162.36 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 14,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846.20/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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