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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 162.58 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 162.58 and 110.84 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 162.58 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/162.58 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 162.58 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 18,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.37/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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