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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.32, 161.68 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.32, 161.68 and 115.22 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.32 : 161.68 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.32/161.68 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.32x = 161.68 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.32x = 18,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,628.77/117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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