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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 160.70 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 160.70 and 115.16 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 160.70 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/160.70 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 160.70 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 18,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,506.21/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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