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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 162.73 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 162.73 and 110 is: 151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 162.73 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/162.73 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 162.73 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 17,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,900.30/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.57

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