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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 162.85 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 162.85 and 74.37 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 162.85 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/162.85 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 162.85 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 12,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110.34/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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