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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 162.02 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 162.02 and 96.80 is: 133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 162.02 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/162.02 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 162.02 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 15,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682.24/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.37

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