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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 162.51 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 162.51 and 94.48 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 162.51 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/162.51 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 162.51 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 15,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,354.10/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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