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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.07, 162.95 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.07, 162.95 and 71.45 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.07 : 162.95 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.07/162.95 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.07x = 162.95 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.07x = 11,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,642.22/118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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