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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.63 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.63 and 103.95 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.63 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.63 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.63 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 16,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905.39/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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