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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.68, 162.50 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.68, 162.50 and 112.22 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.68 : 162.50 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.68/162.50 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.68x = 162.50 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.68x = 18,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235.75/117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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