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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 162 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 162 and 110.26 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 162 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/162 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 162 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 17,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862.12/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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