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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.92, 164.06 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.92, 164.06 and 75.28 is: 103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.92 : 164.06 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.92/164.06 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.92x = 164.06 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.92x = 12,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350.44/118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.86

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