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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 162.41 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 162.41 and 88.31 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 162.41 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/162.41 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 162.41 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 14,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342.39/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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