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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.44 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.44 and 111.91 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.44 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.44 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.44 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 18,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178.10/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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