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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 162.28 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 162.28 and 70.98 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 162.28 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/162.28 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 162.28 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 11,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518.55/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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