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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 162.50 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 162.50 and 110.49 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 162.50 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/162.50 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 162.50 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 17,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954.07/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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