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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 162.33 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 162.33 and 101.54 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 162.33 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/162.33 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 162.33 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 16,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482.99/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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