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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 162.12 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 162.12 and 114.48 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 162.12 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/162.12 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 162.12 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 18,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,559.50/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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