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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.45 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.45 and 94.41 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.45 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.45 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.45 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 15,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336.90/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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