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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 162.84 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 162.84 and 85.33 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 162.84 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/162.84 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 162.84 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 13,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895.14/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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