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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 162.90 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 162.90 and 71.37 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 162.90 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/162.90 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 162.90 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 11,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,626.17/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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