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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.84, 162.88 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.84, 162.88 and 117.40 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.84 : 162.88 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.84/162.88 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.84x = 162.88 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.84x = 19,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122.11/118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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