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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 160.80 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 160.80 and 115.08 is: 157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 160.80 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/160.80 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 160.80 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 18,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504.86/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.84

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