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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.31, 162.37 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.31, 162.37 and 107.33 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.31 : 162.37 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.31/162.37 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.31x = 162.37 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.31x = 17,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427.17/118.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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