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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 162.64 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 162.64 and 113.84 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 162.64 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/162.64 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 162.64 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 18,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514.94/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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