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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 161.82 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 161.82 and 115.25 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 161.82 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/161.82 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 161.82 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 18,648.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648.95/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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