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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.63 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.63 and 66.09 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.63 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.63 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.63 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 10,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748.58/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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