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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 161.92 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 161.92 and 73.66 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 161.92 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/161.92 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 161.92 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 11,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,926.05/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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