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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.05, 161.92 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.05, 161.92 and 118.05 is: 161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.05 : 161.92 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.05/161.92 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.05x = 161.92 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.05x = 19,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114.36/118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.92

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