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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 162.09 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 162.09 and 95.61 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 162.09 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/162.09 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 162.09 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 15,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497.42/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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