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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 161.82 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 161.82 and 75.80 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 161.82 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/161.82 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 161.82 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 12,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266.36/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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