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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.68 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.68 and 66.14 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.68 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.68 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.68 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 10,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759.66/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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