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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 162.44 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 162.44 and 65.25 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 162.44 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/162.44 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 162.44 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 10,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.21/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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