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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 162.80 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 162.80 and 115.32 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 162.80 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/162.80 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 162.80 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 18,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774.10/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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