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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.97, 162.84 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.97, 162.84 and 68.87 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.97 : 162.84 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.97/162.84 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.97x = 162.84 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.97x = 11,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,214.54/117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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