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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.05, 162.98 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.05, 162.98 and 99.82 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.05 : 162.98 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.05/162.98 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.05x = 162.98 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.05x = 16,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268.66/118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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