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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.59 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.59 and 81.04 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.59 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.59 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.59 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 13,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175.48/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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