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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 162.39 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 162.39 and 88.48 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 162.39 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/162.39 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 162.39 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 14,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368.27/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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