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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 162.38 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 162.38 and 86.62 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 162.38 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/162.38 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 162.38 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 14,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065.36/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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