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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.75, 164.22 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.75, 164.22 and 113.02 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.75 : 164.22 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.75/164.22 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.75x = 164.22 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.75x = 18,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,560.14/118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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