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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.64 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.64 and 71.29 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.64 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.64 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.64 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 11,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594.31/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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