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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 162.36 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 162.36 and 95.88 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 162.36 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/162.36 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 162.36 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 15,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567.08/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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