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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.56, 163.52 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.56, 163.52 and 81.74 is: 112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.56 : 163.52 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.56/163.52 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.56x = 163.52 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.56x = 13,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366.12/118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.74

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