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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 162.30 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 162.30 and 86.52 is: 119.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 162.30 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/162.30 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 162.30 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 14,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042.20/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.37

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