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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 162.48 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 162.48 and 76.33 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 162.48 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/162.48 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 162.48 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 12,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402.10/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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