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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 162.38 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 162.38 and 101.22 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 162.38 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/162.38 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 162.38 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 16,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.36/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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