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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162.10 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162.10 and 76.08 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162.10 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162.10 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162.10 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 12,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332.57/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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