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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.17, 162.98 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.17, 162.98 and 103.59 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.17 : 162.98 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.17/162.98 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.17x = 162.98 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.17x = 16,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.77/118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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