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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.69 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.69 and 109.05 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.69 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.69 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.69 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 17,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741.34/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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