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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 162.54 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 162.54 and 88.76 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 162.54 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/162.54 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 162.54 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 14,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427.05/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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