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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 162.44 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 162.44 and 82.73 is: 114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 162.44 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/162.44 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 162.44 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 13,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438.66/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.23

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