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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 161.97 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 161.97 and 73.69 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 161.97 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/161.97 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 161.97 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 11,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.57/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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