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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.68 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.68 and 86.67 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.68 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.68 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.68 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099.04/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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