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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 163 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 163 and 71.47 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 163 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/163 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 163 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 11,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,649.61/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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