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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.28, 162.90 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.28, 162.90 and 109.16 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.28 : 162.90 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.28/162.90 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.28x = 162.90 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.28x = 17,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782.16/118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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