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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.91, 163.77 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.91, 163.77 and 102.53 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.91 : 163.77 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.91/163.77 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.91x = 163.77 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.91x = 16,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.34/118.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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