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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 162.88 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 162.88 and 91.83 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 162.88 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/162.88 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 162.88 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 14,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.65/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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