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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 160.56 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 160.56 and 113.96 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 160.56 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/160.56 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 160.56 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 18,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,296.85/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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