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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 162.06 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 162.06 and 104.23 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 162.06 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/162.06 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 162.06 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 16,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891.51/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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