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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 162 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 162 and 70.76 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 162 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/162 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 162 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 11,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.12/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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