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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.89 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.89 and 90.35 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.89 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.89 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.89 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 14,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715.85/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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