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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.22, 163.10 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.22, 163.10 and 74.55 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.22 : 163.10 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.22/163.10 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.22x = 163.10 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.22x = 12,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158.73/118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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