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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.45, 162 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.45, 162 and 102.87 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.45 : 162 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.45/162 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.45x = 162 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.45x = 16,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.94/117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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