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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 162.70 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 162.70 and 90.22 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 162.70 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/162.70 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 162.70 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 14,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678.79/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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