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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 162.19 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 162.19 and 89.99 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 162.19 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/162.19 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 162.19 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 14,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.79/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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