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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.40, 160.95 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.40, 160.95 and 115.36 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.40 : 160.95 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.40/160.95 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.40x = 160.95 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.40x = 18,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567.19/117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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