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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.78 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.78 and 74.28 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.78 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.78 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.78 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 12,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.30/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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