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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 162.01 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 162.01 and 99.20 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 162.01 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/162.01 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 162.01 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 16,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070.90/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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