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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162 and 101.87 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 16,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502.74/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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