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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.74 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.74 and 68.82 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.74 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.74 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.74 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 11,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,199.77/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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