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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.82 and 75.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.82 and 75.83 is: 104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.82 = 75.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.82 = 75.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.82 × 75.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 12,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270.00/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.58

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