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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 162.55 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 162.55 and 65.33 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 162.55 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/162.55 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 162.55 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 10,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618.42/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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