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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.15, 163 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.15, 163 and 71.52 is: 98.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.15 : 163 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.15/163 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.15x = 163 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.15x = 11,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,657.76/118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.67

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