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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 162.68 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 162.68 and 66.12 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 162.68 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/162.68 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 162.68 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 10,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756.40/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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