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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.54, 163.51 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.54, 163.51 and 72.54 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.54 : 163.51 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.54/163.51 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.54x = 163.51 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.54x = 11,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861.02/118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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