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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.27, 162.14 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.27, 162.14 and 116.38 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.27 : 162.14 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.27/162.14 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.27x = 162.14 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.27x = 18,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869.27/118.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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