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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 162.41 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 162.41 and 73.48 is: 101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 162.41 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/162.41 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 162.41 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 11,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,933.89/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.34

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