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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 162.62 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 162.62 and 73.59 is: 101.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 162.62 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/162.62 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 162.62 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 11,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,967.69/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.55

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