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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 162.24 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 162.24 and 88.20 is: 121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 162.24 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/162.24 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 162.24 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 14,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309.57/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.60

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