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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 162.84 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 162.84 and 90.11 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 162.84 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/162.84 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 162.84 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 14,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672.70/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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