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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.66, 163.72 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.66, 163.72 and 74.41 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.66 : 163.72 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.66/163.72 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.66x = 163.72 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.66x = 12,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.21/118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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