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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.71 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.71 and 76.52 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.71 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.71 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.71 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 12,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449.95/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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