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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 162.50 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 162.50 and 94.64 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 162.50 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/162.50 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 162.50 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 15,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.71/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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