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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.86, 162.32 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.86, 162.32 and 113.13 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.86 : 162.32 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.86/162.32 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.86x = 162.32 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.86x = 18,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362.70/117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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