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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.92, 162.72 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.92, 162.72 and 74.24 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.92 : 162.72 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.92/162.72 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.92x = 162.72 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.92x = 12,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080.33/117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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