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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.02, 162.97 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.02, 162.97 and 87.11 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.02 : 162.97 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.02/162.97 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.02x = 162.97 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.02x = 14,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,196.32/118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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