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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.01, 162.69 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.01, 162.69 and 94.77 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.01 : 162.69 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.01/162.69 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.01x = 162.69 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.01x = 15,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418.13/118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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