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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.97, 164.08 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.97, 164.08 and 102.26 is: 141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.97 : 164.08 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.97/164.08 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.97x = 164.08 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.97x = 16,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.78/118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.04

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