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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.01, 162.86 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.01, 162.86 and 71.38 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.01 : 162.86 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.01/162.86 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.01x = 162.86 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.01x = 11,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,624.95/118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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