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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.58, 162.19 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.58, 162.19 and 73.84 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.58 : 162.19 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.58/162.19 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.58x = 162.19 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.58x = 11,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,974.93/117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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