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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 162.53 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 162.53 and 73.54 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 162.53 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/162.53 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 162.53 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 11,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.46/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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