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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.96, 162.69 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.96, 162.69 and 81.11 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.96 : 162.69 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.96/162.69 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.96x = 162.69 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.96x = 13,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.97/117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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