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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 162.61 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 162.61 and 85.19 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 162.61 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/162.61 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 162.61 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 13,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,851.51/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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