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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.68 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.68 and 95.78 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.68 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.68 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.68 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 15,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581.49/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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