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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.71 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.71 and 71.31 is: 98.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.71 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.71 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.71 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 11,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602.85/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.37

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