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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 162.57 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 162.57 and 76.42 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 162.57 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/162.57 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 162.57 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 12,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.60/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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