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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.12, 162.55 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.12, 162.55 and 109 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.12 : 162.55 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.12/162.55 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.12x = 162.55 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.12x = 17,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717.95/118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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