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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.21, 162.45 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.21, 162.45 and 112.86 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.21 : 162.45 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.21/162.45 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.21x = 162.45 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.21x = 18,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333.79/118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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