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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 161.56 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 161.56 and 73.43 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 161.56 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/161.56 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 161.56 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 11,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863.35/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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