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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.93 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.93 and 73.78 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.93 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.93 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.93 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 12,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,020.98/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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