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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 162.54 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 162.54 and 112.68 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 162.54 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/162.54 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 162.54 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 18,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.01/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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