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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 161.47 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 161.47 and 111.78 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 161.47 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/161.47 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 161.47 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 18,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.94/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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