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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 164.04 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 164.04 and 77.45 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 164.04 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/164.04 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 164.04 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 12,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.08/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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