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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.46, 162.23 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.46, 162.23 and 115.84 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.46 : 162.23 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.46/162.23 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.46x = 162.23 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.46x = 18,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.74/117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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