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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 161.54 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 161.54 and 73.37 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 161.54 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/161.54 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 161.54 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 11,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,851.02/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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