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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 162.67 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 162.67 and 100.44 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 162.67 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/162.67 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 162.67 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 16,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338.57/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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