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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 162.81 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 162.81 and 74.35 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 162.81 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/162.81 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 162.81 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 12,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104.11/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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