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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 162.33 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 162.33 and 90.17 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 162.33 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/162.33 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 162.33 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 14,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636.03/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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