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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 162.81 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 162.81 and 88.84 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 162.81 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/162.81 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 162.81 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 14,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464.04/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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