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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 162.45 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 162.45 and 73.50 is: 101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 162.45 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/162.45 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 162.45 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 11,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940.08/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.43

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