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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 162.24 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 162.24 and 77.67 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 162.24 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/162.24 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 162.24 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 12,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601.18/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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