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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 162.39 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 162.39 and 109.65 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 162.39 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/162.39 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 162.39 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 17,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.06/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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