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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.51, 161.24 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.51, 161.24 and 115.46 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.51 : 161.24 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.51/161.24 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.51x = 161.24 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.51x = 18,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,616.24/117.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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