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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.89, 162.68 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.89, 162.68 and 65.44 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.89 : 162.68 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.89/162.68 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.89x = 162.68 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.89x = 10,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,644.64/117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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