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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 162.83 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 162.83 and 74.32 is: 102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 162.83 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/162.83 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 162.83 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 12,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.53/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.57

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