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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 162.74 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 162.74 and 90.19 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 162.74 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/162.74 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 162.74 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 14,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,677.95/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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