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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 162.24 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 162.24 and 108.56 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 162.24 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/162.24 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 162.24 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 17,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612.77/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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