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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 162.21 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 162.21 and 94.04 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 162.21 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/162.21 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 162.21 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 15,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254.63/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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