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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.58 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.58 and 73.46 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.58 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.58 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.58 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 11,869.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,869.67/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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