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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 162.54 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 162.54 and 76.32 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 162.54 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/162.54 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 162.54 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 12,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405.05/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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