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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.39, 162.89 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.39, 162.89 and 115.37 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.39 : 162.89 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.39/162.89 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.39x = 162.89 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.39x = 18,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.80/118.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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