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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.64, 164.04 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.64, 164.04 and 108.88 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.64 : 164.04 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.64/164.04 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.64x = 164.04 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.64x = 17,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860.68/118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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