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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 162.79 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 162.79 and 73.73 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 162.79 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/162.79 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 162.79 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 12,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002.73/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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