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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 162.65 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 162.65 and 71.23 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 162.65 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/162.65 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 162.65 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 11,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,585.20/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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