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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 162.21 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 162.21 and 105.51 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 162.21 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/162.21 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 162.21 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 17,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,114.78/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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