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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 162.45 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 162.45 and 102.93 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 162.45 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/162.45 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 162.45 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 16,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720.98/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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