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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.04, 162.87 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.04, 162.87 and 71.39 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.04 : 162.87 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.04/162.87 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.04x = 162.87 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.04x = 11,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627.70/118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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