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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 162.75 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 162.75 and 81.03 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 162.75 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/162.75 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 162.75 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 13,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187.63/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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