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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 162.29 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 162.29 and 95.78 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 162.29 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/162.29 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 162.29 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 15,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542.85/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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