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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.64, 163.28 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.64, 163.28 and 104.72 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.64 : 163.28 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.64/163.28 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.64x = 163.28 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.64x = 17,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098.68/118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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