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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.45 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.45 and 85.05 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.45 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.45 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.45 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 13,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,816.37/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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