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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162 and 70.79 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 11,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,467.98/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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