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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.65 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.65 and 73.64 is: 101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.65 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.65 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.65 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 11,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.97/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.63

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