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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.10, 162.98 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.10, 162.98 and 80.74 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.10 : 162.98 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.10/162.98 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.10x = 162.98 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.10x = 13,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.01/118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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