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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.75 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.75 and 74.36 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.75 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.75 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.75 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 12,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.28/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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