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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 162.29 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 162.29 and 78.75 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 162.29 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/162.29 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 162.29 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 12,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780.53/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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