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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 162.64 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 162.64 and 96.11 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 162.64 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/162.64 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 162.64 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 15,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.33/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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