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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 162.27 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 162.27 and 107.73 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 162.27 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/162.27 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 162.27 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 17,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.35/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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