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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.97, 162.79 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.97, 162.79 and 68.85 is: 95.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.97 : 162.79 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.97/162.79 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.97x = 162.79 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.97x = 11,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207.45/117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.01

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