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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.60, 162.08 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.60, 162.08 and 95.84 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.60 : 162.08 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.60/162.08 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.60x = 162.08 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.60x = 15,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533.75/117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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