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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.88 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.88 and 75.93 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.88 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.88 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.88 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 12,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291.55/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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