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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118, 162.88 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118, 162.88 and 83.60 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118 : 162.88 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118/162.88 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118x = 162.88 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118x = 13,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,616.77/118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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