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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.29, 163.16 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.29, 163.16 and 115.07 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.29 : 163.16 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.29/163.16 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.29x = 163.16 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.29x = 18,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773.43/117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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