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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 162.82 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 162.82 and 81.16 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 162.82 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/162.82 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 162.82 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 13,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.47/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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