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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 161.55 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 161.55 and 114.54 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 161.55 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/161.55 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 161.55 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 18,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,503.94/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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