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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 162.32 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 162.32 and 67.82 is: 93.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 162.32 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/162.32 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 162.32 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 11,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,007.39/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.59

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