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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.77 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.77 and 81.14 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.77 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.77 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.77 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 13,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.94/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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