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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 162.33 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 162.33 and 73.96 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 162.33 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/162.33 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 162.33 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 12,005.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005.93/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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