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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 162.60 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 162.60 and 79 is: 108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 162.60 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/162.60 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 162.60 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 12,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.40/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.97

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