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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.65 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.65 and 68.73 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.65 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.65 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.65 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 11,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179.02/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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