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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 162.24 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 162.24 and 86.56 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 162.24 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/162.24 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 162.24 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 14,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,043.49/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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