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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.63 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.63 and 76.49 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.63 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.63 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.63 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 12,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438.76/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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