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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 162.43 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 162.43 and 103.89 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 162.43 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/162.43 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 162.43 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 16,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874.85/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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