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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 162.61 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 162.61 and 76.44 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 162.61 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/162.61 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 162.61 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 12,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430.33/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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