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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 162.78 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 162.78 and 76.52 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 162.78 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/162.78 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 162.78 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 12,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455.93/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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