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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 162.54 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 162.54 and 99.46 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 162.54 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/162.54 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 162.54 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 16,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.23/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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