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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.64, 162.39 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.64, 162.39 and 74.04 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.64 : 162.39 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.64/162.39 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.64x = 162.39 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.64x = 12,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023.36/117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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