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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 161.69 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 161.69 and 73.58 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 161.69 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/161.69 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 161.69 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 11,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.97/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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