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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 162.05 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 162.05 and 68.29 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 162.05 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/162.05 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 162.05 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 11,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,065.65/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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