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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.71, 163.84 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.71, 163.84 and 109.45 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.71 : 163.84 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.71/163.84 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.71x = 163.84 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.71x = 17,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932.19/118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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