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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.16, 162.99 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.16, 162.99 and 74.48 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.16 : 162.99 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.16/162.99 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.16x = 162.99 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.16x = 12,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139.50/118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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