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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.15, 162.63 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.15, 162.63 and 102.51 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.15 : 162.63 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.15/162.63 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.15x = 162.63 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.15x = 16,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671.20/118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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