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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.94, 162.76 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.94, 162.76 and 75.92 is: 104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 162.76 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/162.76 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 162.76 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 12,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,355.93/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.77

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