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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.96 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.96 and 88.92 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.96 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.96 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.96 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 14,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490.40/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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