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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.80, 162.60 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.80, 162.60 and 74.14 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.80 : 162.60 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.80/162.60 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.80x = 162.60 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.80x = 12,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.16/117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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