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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.23, 162.69 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.23, 162.69 and 109.50 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.23 : 162.69 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.23/162.69 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.23x = 162.69 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.23x = 17,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814.56/118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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