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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.41 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.41 and 72.74 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.41 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.41 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.41 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 11,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,740.96/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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