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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 161.72 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 161.72 and 73.52 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 161.72 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/161.72 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 161.72 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 11,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,889.65/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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