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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 162.63 and 78.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 162.63 and 78.87 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 162.63 = 78.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/162.63 = 78.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 162.63 × 78.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 12,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826.63/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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