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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.84, 164.02 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.84, 164.02 and 114.84 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.84 : 164.02 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.84/164.02 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.84x = 164.02 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.84x = 18,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836.06/118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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