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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.73 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.73 and 74.29 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.73 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.73 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.73 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 12,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088.84/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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