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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 162.03 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 162.03 and 78.60 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 162.03 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/162.03 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 162.03 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 12,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735.56/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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