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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.83 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.83 and 81.11 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.83 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.83 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.83 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 13,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.92/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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