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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 161.55 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 161.55 and 73.41 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 161.55 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/161.55 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 161.55 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 11,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859.39/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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