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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 163.89 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 163.89 and 117 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 163.89 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/163.89 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 163.89 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 19,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175.13/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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