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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.99, 162.81 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.99, 162.81 and 76.50 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.99 : 162.81 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.99/162.81 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.99x = 162.81 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.99x = 12,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454.97/117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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