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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.13, 163.03 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.13, 163.03 and 71.54 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 163.03 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/163.03 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 163.03 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 11,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.17/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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