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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.05, 162.41 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.05, 162.41 and 114.62 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.05 : 162.41 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.05/162.41 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.05x = 162.41 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.05x = 18,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614.05/117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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