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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 162.25 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 162.25 and 86.66 is: 119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 162.25 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/162.25 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 162.25 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 14,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060.59/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.45

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