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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.30, 162.93 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.30, 162.93 and 109.06 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.30 : 162.93 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.30/162.93 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.30x = 162.93 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.30x = 17,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769.15/118.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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