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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.32 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.32 and 109.20 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.32 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.32 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.32 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 17,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725.34/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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