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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.54 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.54 and 73.58 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.54 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.54 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.54 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 11,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,959.69/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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