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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.41 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.41 and 73.44 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.41 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.41 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.41 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 11,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927.02/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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