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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 162.51 and 85.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 162.51 and 85.00 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 162.51 = 85.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/162.51 = 85.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 162.51 × 85.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 13,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,813.55/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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