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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 160.76 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 160.76 and 115.38 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 160.76 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/160.76 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 160.76 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 18,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,548.78/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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