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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 162.56 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 162.56 and 68.67 is: 94.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 162.56 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/162.56 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 162.56 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 11,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,163.24/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.78

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