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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.72, 164.06 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.72, 164.06 and 102.52 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.72 : 164.06 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.72/164.06 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.72x = 164.06 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.72x = 16,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.43/118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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