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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.65, 163.67 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.65, 163.67 and 74.91 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.65 : 163.67 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.65/163.67 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.65x = 163.67 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.65x = 12,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.15/118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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