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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.48, 162.32 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.48, 162.32 and 114.16 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.48 : 162.32 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.48/162.32 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.48x = 162.32 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.48x = 18,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.45/118.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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