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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 162.81 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 162.81 and 105.78 is: 145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 162.81 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/162.81 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 162.81 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 17,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,222.04/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.92

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