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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.45 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.45 and 102.26 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.45 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.45 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.45 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 16,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611.32/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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