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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 162.13 and 84.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 162.13 and 84.37 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 162.13 = 84.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/162.13 = 84.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 162.13 × 84.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 13,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,677.68/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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