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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.01, 162.70 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.01, 162.70 and 76.55 is: 105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.01 : 162.70 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.01/162.70 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.01x = 162.70 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.01x = 12,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453.68/118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.53

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