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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 162.88 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 162.88 and 108.34 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 162.88 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/162.88 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 162.88 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 17,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645.74/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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