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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.09, 162.30 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.09, 162.30 and 104.19 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.09 : 162.30 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.09/162.30 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.09x = 162.30 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.09x = 16,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909.23/118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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