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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 162.48 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 162.48 and 74.08 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 162.48 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/162.48 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 162.48 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 12,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,036.52/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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