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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 162.23 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 162.23 and 76.12 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 162.23 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/162.23 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 162.23 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 12,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348.16/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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