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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.63, 163.44 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.63, 163.44 and 111.07 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.63 : 163.44 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.63/163.44 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.63x = 163.44 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.63x = 18,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152.87/118.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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