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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.28 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.28 and 88.56 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.28 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.28 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.28 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371.52/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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