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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 162.18 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 162.18 and 86.41 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 162.18 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/162.18 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 162.18 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 14,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013.97/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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