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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 162.02 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 162.02 and 73.74 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 162.02 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/162.02 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 162.02 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 11,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,946.99/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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