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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.43, 162.03 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.43, 162.03 and 73.77 is: 101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.43 : 162.03 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.43/162.03 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.43x = 162.03 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.43x = 11,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.95/117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.79

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