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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.24, 162.76 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.24, 162.76 and 104.46 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.24 : 162.76 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.24/162.76 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.24x = 162.76 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.24x = 17,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001.91/118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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