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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.48 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.48 and 68.58 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.48 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.48 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.48 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 11,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.88/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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