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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 161.73 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 161.73 and 78.36 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 161.73 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/161.73 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 161.73 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 12,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,673.16/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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