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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 162.79 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 162.79 and 71.39 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 162.79 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/162.79 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 162.79 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 11,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,621.46/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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