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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 162.98 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 162.98 and 107.73 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 162.98 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/162.98 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 162.98 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 17,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557.30/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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