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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 162.40 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 162.40 and 68.56 is: 94.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 162.40 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/162.40 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 162.40 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 11,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134.14/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.60

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