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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.21, 162.77 and 115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.21, 162.77 and 115.51 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.21 : 162.77 = 115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.21/162.77 = 115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.21x = 162.77 × 115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.21x = 18,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801.87/118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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