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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.32, 162.88 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.32, 162.88 and 103.74 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.32 : 162.88 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.32/162.88 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.32x = 162.88 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.32x = 16,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897.17/118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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