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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 162.47 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 162.47 and 78.94 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 162.47 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/162.47 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 162.47 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 12,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825.38/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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