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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 162.56 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 162.56 and 102.49 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 162.56 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/162.56 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 162.56 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 16,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.50/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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