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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.83, 164.07 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.83, 164.07 and 109.62 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.83 : 164.07 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.83/164.07 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.83x = 164.07 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.83x = 17,985.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985.35/118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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