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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 162.13 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 162.13 and 71.54 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 162.13 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/162.13 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 162.13 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 11,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,598.78/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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