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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 161.52 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 161.52 and 73.38 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 161.52 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/161.52 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 161.52 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 11,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,852.34/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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