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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.36, 162.79 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.36, 162.79 and 114.94 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.36 : 162.79 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.36/162.79 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.36x = 162.79 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.36x = 18,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711.08/118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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