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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 162.24 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 162.24 and 68.41 is: 94.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 162.24 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/162.24 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 162.24 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 11,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,098.50/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.42

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