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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 162.96 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 162.96 and 71.49 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 162.96 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/162.96 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 162.96 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 11,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,650.01/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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