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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 162.37 and 67.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 162.37 and 67.87 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 162.37 = 67.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/162.37 = 67.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 162.37 × 67.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 11,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,020.09/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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