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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.78 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.78 and 78.59 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.78 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.78 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.78 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 12,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.99/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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