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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 162.32 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 162.32 and 88.26 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 162.32 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/162.32 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 162.32 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 14,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326.36/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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