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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 162.78 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 162.78 and 90.34 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 162.78 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/162.78 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 162.78 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 14,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705.55/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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