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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.57, 161.98 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.57, 161.98 and 112.11 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.57 : 161.98 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.57/161.98 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.57x = 161.98 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.57x = 18,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158.90/117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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