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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 162.08 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 162.08 and 84.66 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 162.08 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/162.08 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 162.08 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 13,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720.98/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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