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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 162.32 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 162.32 and 86.63 is: 119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 162.32 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/162.32 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 162.32 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 14,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061.78/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.41

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