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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 162.33 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 162.33 and 68.55 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 162.33 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/162.33 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 162.33 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 11,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127.72/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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