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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.54 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.54 and 101.52 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.54 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.54 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.54 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 16,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501.06/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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