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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.72 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.72 and 71.30 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.72 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.72 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.72 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 11,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.94/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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