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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 162.20 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 162.20 and 115.60 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 162.20 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/162.20 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 162.20 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 18,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750.32/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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