Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.41 and 74.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.41 and 74.05 is: 102.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117.72 : 162.41 = 74.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117.72/162.41 = 74.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117.72x = 162.41 × 74.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117.72x = 12,025.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,025.68/117.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102.15
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