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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.36 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.36 and 113.94 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.36 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.36 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.36 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 18,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.30/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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