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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 163.65 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 163.65 and 74.91 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 163.65 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/163.65 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 163.65 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 12,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259.02/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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