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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 162.33 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 162.33 and 88.68 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 162.33 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/162.33 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 162.33 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 14,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395.42/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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