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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.50 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.50 and 99.23 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.50 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.50 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.50 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 16,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.57/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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