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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.56, 163.72 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.56, 163.72 and 99.26 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.56 : 163.72 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.56/163.72 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.56x = 163.72 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.56x = 16,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250.85/118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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