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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 162.57 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 162.57 and 76.38 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 162.57 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/162.57 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 162.57 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 12,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416.77/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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