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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.67, 162.62 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.67, 162.62 and 105.37 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.67 : 162.62 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.67/162.62 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.67x = 162.62 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.67x = 17,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135.27/117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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