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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 162.41 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 162.41 and 73.99 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 162.41 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/162.41 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 162.41 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 12,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016.72/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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