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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 162.57 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 162.57 and 113.92 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 162.57 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/162.57 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 162.57 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 18,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519.97/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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