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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.01, 162.89 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.01, 162.89 and 81.15 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.01 : 162.89 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.01/162.89 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.01x = 162.89 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.01x = 13,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218.12/118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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