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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.61, 162.44 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.61, 162.44 and 78.73 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.61 : 162.44 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.61/162.44 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.61x = 162.44 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.61x = 12,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788.90/117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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