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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.51 and 107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.51 and 107.23 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.51 = 107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.51 = 107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.51 × 107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 17,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425.95/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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