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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.67 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.67 and 71.24 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.67 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.67 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.67 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 11,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587.44/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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