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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 162.24 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 162.24 and 115.20 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 162.24 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/162.24 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 162.24 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 18,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690.05/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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