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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 162.85 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 162.85 and 68.92 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 162.85 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/162.85 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 162.85 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 11,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,223.62/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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