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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 162.42 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 162.42 and 71.07 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 162.42 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/162.42 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 162.42 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 11,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.61/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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