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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 162.82 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 162.82 and 68.89 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 162.82 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/162.82 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 162.82 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 11,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,216.67/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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