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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.06, 162.63 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.06, 162.63 and 111.22 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.06 : 162.63 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.06/162.63 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.06x = 162.63 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.06x = 18,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087.71/118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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