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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 162.16 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 162.16 and 108.19 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 162.16 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/162.16 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 162.16 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 17,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544.09/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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