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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 162.80 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 162.80 and 90.28 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 162.80 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/162.80 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 162.80 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 14,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697.58/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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