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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.11, 162.91 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.11, 162.91 and 74.44 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.11 : 162.91 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.11/162.91 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.11x = 162.91 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.11x = 12,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127.02/118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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