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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.76, 164.10 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.76, 164.10 and 113.16 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.76 : 164.10 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.76/164.10 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.76x = 164.10 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.76x = 18,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.56/118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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