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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 162.18 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 162.18 and 96.89 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 162.18 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/162.18 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 162.18 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 15,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713.62/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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