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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 162.56 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 162.56 and 73.54 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 162.56 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/162.56 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 162.56 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 11,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,954.29/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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