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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.97, 162.80 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.97, 162.80 and 71.34 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.97 : 162.80 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.97/162.80 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.97x = 162.80 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.97x = 11,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613.80/117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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