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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.89, 162.67 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.89, 162.67 and 68.76 is: 94.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.89 : 162.67 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.89/162.67 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.89x = 162.67 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.89x = 11,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185.19/117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.88

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