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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 162.66 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 162.66 and 73.62 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 162.66 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/162.66 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 162.66 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 11,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,975.03/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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