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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.71, 162.43 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.71, 162.43 and 68.60 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.71 : 162.43 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.71/162.43 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.71x = 162.43 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.71x = 11,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.70/117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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