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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 162.41 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 162.41 and 112.59 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 162.41 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/162.41 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 162.41 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 18,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285.18/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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