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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.57 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.57 and 90.22 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.57 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.57 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.57 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 14,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667.07/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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