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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 162.32 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 162.32 and 116.12 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 162.32 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/162.32 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 162.32 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 18,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848.60/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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