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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 162.61 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 162.61 and 68.72 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 162.61 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/162.61 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 162.61 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 11,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173.57/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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