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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.77 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.77 and 74.27 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.77 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.77 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.77 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 12,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.74/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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