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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 162.33 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 162.33 and 94.53 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 162.33 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/162.33 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 162.33 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 15,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345.05/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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