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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 162.12 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 162.12 and 86.49 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 162.12 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/162.12 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 162.12 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 14,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021.76/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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