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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.33 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.33 and 65.88 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.33 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.33 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.33 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 10,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694.30/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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