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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 162.03 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 162.03 and 95.67 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 162.03 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/162.03 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 162.03 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 15,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501.41/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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