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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.32 and 71.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.32 and 71.00 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.32 = 71.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.32 = 71.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.32 × 71.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 11,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524.49/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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