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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 162.56 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 162.56 and 111.04 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 162.56 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/162.56 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 162.56 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 18,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050.66/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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