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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.55, 161.97 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.55, 161.97 and 116.11 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.55 : 161.97 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.55/161.97 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.55x = 161.97 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.55x = 18,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,806.34/117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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