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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 162.34 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 162.34 and 102.05 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 162.34 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/162.34 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 162.34 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 16,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.90/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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