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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.96, 162.72 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.96, 162.72 and 106.22 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.96 : 162.72 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.96/162.72 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.96x = 162.72 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.96x = 17,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283.30/117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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