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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 162.12 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 162.12 and 76.12 is: 105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 162.12 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/162.12 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 162.12 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 12,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,340.57/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.06

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