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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 162.36 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 162.36 and 103.78 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 162.36 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/162.36 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 162.36 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 16,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849.72/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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