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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 162.76 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 162.76 and 90.53 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 162.76 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/162.76 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 162.76 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 14,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,734.25/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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