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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 162.69 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 162.69 and 115.79 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 162.69 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/162.69 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 162.69 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 18,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.88/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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