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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.76 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.76 and 81.06 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.76 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.76 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.76 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 13,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193.33/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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