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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 162.40 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 162.40 and 65.22 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 162.40 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/162.40 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 162.40 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 10,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,591.99/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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