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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 162.45 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 162.45 and 76.26 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 162.45 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/162.45 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 162.45 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 12,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388.44/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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