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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.47, 162.45 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.47, 162.45 and 102.89 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.47 : 162.45 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.47/162.45 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.47x = 162.45 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.47x = 16,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714.48/117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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