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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.66, 162.27 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.66, 162.27 and 95.79 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.66 : 162.27 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.66/162.27 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.66x = 162.27 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.66x = 15,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543.84/117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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