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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 162.53 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 162.53 and 113.38 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 162.53 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/162.53 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 162.53 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 18,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,427.65/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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