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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.35, 163.25 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.35, 163.25 and 99.90 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.35 : 163.25 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.35/163.25 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.35x = 163.25 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.35x = 16,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,308.68/118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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