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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162 and 82.56 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 13,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374.72/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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