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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 161.77 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 161.77 and 73.61 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 161.77 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/161.77 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 161.77 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 11,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.89/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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