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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 162.61 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 162.61 and 88.66 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 162.61 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/162.61 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 162.61 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 14,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417.00/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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