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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.67, 163.32 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.67, 163.32 and 108.32 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.67 : 163.32 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.67/163.32 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.67x = 163.32 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.67x = 17,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690.82/118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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