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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 162.84 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 162.84 and 76.56 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 162.84 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/162.84 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 162.84 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 12,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467.03/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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