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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 162.11 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 162.11 and 114.97 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 162.11 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/162.11 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 162.11 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 18,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637.97/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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