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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 162.57 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 162.57 and 68.68 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 162.57 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/162.57 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 162.57 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 11,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,165.31/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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