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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.96, 162.78 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.96, 162.78 and 65.51 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.96 : 162.78 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.96/162.78 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.96x = 162.78 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.96x = 10,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.72/117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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