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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 162.51 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 162.51 and 74.16 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 162.51 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/162.51 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 162.51 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 12,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051.74/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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