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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.26, 163.36 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.26, 163.36 and 103.68 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.26 : 163.36 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.26/163.36 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.26x = 163.36 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.26x = 16,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937.16/118.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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