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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.72 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.72 and 79.16 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.72 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.72 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.72 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 12,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880.92/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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