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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 162.31 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 162.31 and 68.50 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 162.31 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/162.31 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 162.31 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 11,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,118.06/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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