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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.54, 163.55 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.54, 163.55 and 74.28 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.54 : 163.55 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.54/163.55 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.54x = 163.55 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.54x = 12,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148.12/118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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