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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.50, 162.19 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.50, 162.19 and 94.26 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.50 : 162.19 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.50/162.19 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.50x = 162.19 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.50x = 15,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288.23/117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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