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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 162.43 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 162.43 and 103.10 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 162.43 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/162.43 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 162.43 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 16,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746.53/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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