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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 162.77 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 162.77 and 66.19 is: 91.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 162.77 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/162.77 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 162.77 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 10,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,773.75/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.35

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