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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 162.75 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 162.75 and 107.90 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 162.75 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/162.75 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 162.75 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 17,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560.73/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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