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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 161.84 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 161.84 and 73.63 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 161.84 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/161.84 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 161.84 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 11,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,915.10/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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