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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.28, 162.02 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.28, 162.02 and 108.16 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.28 : 162.02 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.28/162.02 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.28x = 162.02 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.28x = 17,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524.08/117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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