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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.47, 162.06 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.47, 162.06 and 73.19 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.47 : 162.06 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.47/162.06 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.47x = 162.06 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.47x = 11,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.17/117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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