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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 162.54 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 162.54 and 106.76 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 162.54 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/162.54 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 162.54 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 17,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352.77/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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