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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 162.46 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 162.46 and 68.63 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 162.46 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/162.46 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 162.46 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 11,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148.47/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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