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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.19, 162.88 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.19, 162.88 and 114.64 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.19 : 162.88 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.19/162.88 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.19x = 162.88 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.19x = 18,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,671.87/118.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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