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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.57, 162.51 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.57, 162.51 and 85.05 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.57 : 162.51 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.57/162.51 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.57x = 162.51 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.57x = 13,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821.48/117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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