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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 162.72 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 162.72 and 111.75 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 162.72 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/162.72 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 162.72 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 18,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183.96/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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