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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 162.08 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 162.08 and 106.87 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 162.08 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/162.08 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 162.08 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 17,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321.49/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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