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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 163.45 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 163.45 and 115.35 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 163.45 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/163.45 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 163.45 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 18,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852.56/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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