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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.53, 162.21 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.53, 162.21 and 99.65 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.53 : 162.21 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.53/162.21 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.53x = 162.21 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.53x = 16,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163.42/117.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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