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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.95 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.95 and 111.87 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.95 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.95 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.95 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 18,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228.66/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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