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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.82 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.82 and 74.29 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.82 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.82 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.82 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 12,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.90/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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