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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.77, 162.54 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.77, 162.54 and 68.67 is: 94.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.77 : 162.54 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.77/162.54 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.77x = 162.54 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.77x = 11,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.62/117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.78

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