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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.96, 162.68 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.96, 162.68 and 91.74 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.96 : 162.68 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.96/162.68 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.96x = 162.68 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.96x = 14,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924.26/117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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