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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 162.57 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 162.57 and 79.08 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 162.57 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/162.57 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 162.57 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 12,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,856.04/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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