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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.49, 163.53 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.49, 163.53 and 114.71 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.49 : 163.53 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.49/163.53 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.49x = 163.53 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.49x = 18,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.83/118.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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