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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 161.49 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 161.49 and 73.43 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 161.49 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/161.49 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 161.49 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 11,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858.21/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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