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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 161.46 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 161.46 and 112.62 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 161.46 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/161.46 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 161.46 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 18,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182.60/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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