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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 162.87 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 162.87 and 81.14 is: 111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 162.87 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/162.87 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 162.87 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 13,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,215.27/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.99

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