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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 162.33 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 162.33 and 106.90 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 162.33 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/162.33 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 162.33 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 17,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353.08/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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