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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.68 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.68 and 71.25 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.68 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.68 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.68 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 11,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,589.98/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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