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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.21 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.21 and 101.09 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.21 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.21 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.21 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 16,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397.81/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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