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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 162.44 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 162.44 and 74.06 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 162.44 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/162.44 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 162.44 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 12,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030.31/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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