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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 161.77 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 161.77 and 115.95 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 161.77 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/161.77 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 161.77 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 18,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.23/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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