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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 162.08 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 162.08 and 68.34 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 162.08 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/162.08 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 162.08 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 11,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,076.55/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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