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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 162.24 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 162.24 and 106.60 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 162.24 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/162.24 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 162.24 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 17,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294.78/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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