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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 162.12 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 162.12 and 86.55 is: 119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 162.12 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/162.12 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 162.12 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 14,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,031.49/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.37

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