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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.01, 162.73 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.01, 162.73 and 111.17 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.01 : 162.73 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.01/162.73 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.01x = 162.73 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.01x = 18,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091.55/118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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