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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 162.92 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 162.92 and 104.99 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 162.92 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/162.92 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 162.92 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 17,103.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103.63/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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