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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.33, 161.99 and 78.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.33, 161.99 and 78.05 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.33 : 161.99 = 78.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.33/161.99 = 78.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.33x = 161.99 × 78.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.33x = 12,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642.12/117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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