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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.41 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.41 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.41 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 12,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025.68/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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