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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 162.40 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 162.40 and 76.22 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 162.40 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/162.40 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 162.40 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 12,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,378.13/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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