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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.84 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.84 and 107.52 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.84 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.84 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.84 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 17,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508.56/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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