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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.30 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.30 and 86.64 is: 119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.30 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.30 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.30 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061.67/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.45

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