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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.81 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.81 and 76.52 is: 105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.81 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.81 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.81 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 12,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458.22/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.64

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