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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.97, 163.02 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.97, 163.02 and 86.92 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.97 : 163.02 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.97/163.02 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.97x = 163.02 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.97x = 14,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169.70/117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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