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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.84 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.84 and 73.61 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.84 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.84 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.84 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 11,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,913.04/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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