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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.01, 161.41 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.01, 161.41 and 72.72 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.01 : 161.41 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.01/161.41 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.01x = 161.41 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.01x = 11,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738.14/117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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