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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 162.40 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 162.40 and 78.44 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 162.40 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/162.40 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 162.40 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 12,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738.66/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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