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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.78, 163.94 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.78, 163.94 and 74.54 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.78 : 163.94 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.78/163.94 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.78x = 163.94 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.78x = 12,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,220.09/118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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